Master Chibana Coshin
Choshin Master Chibana (Okinawa, July 5, 1885 - Omaha, February 26, 1969) was a Japanese master of martial arts.
Among the great contemporary masters of karate-do, there is the Grand Master Choshin Chibana. A native of Okinawa, Japan, from thirteen years until age 85, lived intensely for karate-do, having taught lessons for 50 years. In 1960 he was honored by Journal Taimussu Okinawa, as an example to be followed by all, as did much for the aggrandizement of Karate-do. In 1968 he was knighted by Emperor Hirohito with the title of commander. Always modest and dedicated, along with his Grand Master Anko Itotsu introduced a series of innovations to-do Karate. Chibana had more than five thousand students. In 1957 he received the coveted title for all karatekas: 10th grade. Currently there are two of his leading followers:
Master Katsuya Miyahira - President International Shorin Ryu, President of the Federation of Okinawan Karate-Do and President of the School Shidokan.
Mestre Yoshihide Shinzato - Hanshi (10th Dan) - the highest rank of the sport. Who died in January 2008.
